Approximate Fluid Capacities

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Approximate Fluid Capacities
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The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Fluid and Lubricant RecommendationsΒ  for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Application Specification
Metric English
Cooling System
  • 2.0L L4 Engine
8.7 liters 9.2 quarts
  • 2.2L L4 Engine
7.0 liters 7.4 quarts
  • 2.4L L4 Engine
7.0 liters 7.4 quarts
Engine Oil With Filter
  • 2.0L L4 Engine
4.8 liters 5.0 quarts
  • 2.2L L4 Engine
4.8 liters 5.0 quarts
  • 2.4L L4 Engine
4.8 liters 5.0 quarts
Fuel Tank
  • 2.2L L4 Engine with NU6 Emissions - Sold new in CA, ME, VT, NY, NH, MA
51.1 liters 13.5 gallons
  • 2.2L L4 Engine without NU6 Emissions - Sold new in all other states
49.2 liters 13.0 gallons
  • 2.4L Engine - Sold new in all states
49.2 liters 13.0 gallons
Transmission/Transaxle - 4T40-E
  • Bottom Pan Removed
6.6 liters 7.0 quarts
  • Dry
12.2 liters 12.9 quarts
  • Complete Overhaul
9.0 liters 9.5 quarts
Manual Transaxle
  • Getrag 5 Speed - Drain and Refill
1.7 liters 1.8 quarts
  • Getrag 5 Speed - Dry
1.8 liters 1.9 quarts
  • MU3
1.9 liters 2.0 quarts
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